Monthly Archives: July 2011

According to the Sterling-Davis Act, Home Owner Associations are supposed to complete or update a reserve study every year. 90% do not. When we usually take over an association, and I ask for their latest reserve study, I either get … Continue reading →

The Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings were established in 1978 in response to a legislative mandate to reduce California’s energy consumption. The standards are updated periodically to allow consideration and possible incorporation of new energy efficiency technologies … Continue reading →

Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (often simply known as Section 8), is the payment of rental housing assistance to private landlords on behalf of approximately 3.1 million low-income households. It operates through several programs, the largest … Continue reading →